I’M DEEDEE DALRYMPLE …

Consider me your trusted coach and co-host for all the gatherings you want to host.

Whether as a newlywed hosting my first Christmas dinner, or a mom cooking Saturday morning pancakes for our children and their friends, I have always enjoyed welcoming others into our home. Having grown up with parents who welcomed family and friends all the time entertaining became easy and fun for me.

I realize not everyone feels this way. Friends who come to dinner in our home often comment, “I wish I could entertain like you do.” “You make entertaining look so easy.” “You look like you’re having fun!” On one occasion, a good friend walked into our home for a dinner party and said, “Hardly anyone does this anymore!”

Perhaps you feel this way too. You want to enjoy gathering family and friends without feeling overwhelmed. You want it to be easy and fun … Let me show you how!

With Effortless Entertaining you become part of a community and an ongoing conversation with many ways to engage. Choose what works for you! Through my step-by-step guide, Effortless Entertaining, weekly newsletter, The Dish, my 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining workshops, and my Speaking Engagements, you will find inspiring ideas, time saving strategies, menus, recipes, and much more.